Junior Legal Assistant

Job Details Are you a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary with at least 12 months of experience and looking for a firm where you can genuinely grow and develop your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded national law firm in Sydney and support a highly successful Partner within a busy Commercial Litigation practice. More than just another Legal Assistant position, this role offers the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, develop your technical skills and become part of a firm that genuinely invests in the long-term success of its support staff. If you're looking for a role where you'll be challenged, supported and encouraged to grow, we'd love to hear from you! What you'll be doing Supporting a Partner and wider legal team; Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence; Managing diaries and coordinating meetings; Assisting with brief preparation and court documents; Monthly billing and matter administration; Opening and closing files; Liaising with clients and external stakeholders; and Providing day-to-day practice and administrative support. About you We're looking for someone who: Has at least 12 months of experience in a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or law firm support role; Is organised, proactive and eager to learn; Thrives in a fast-paced environment; Takes pride in producing high-quality work; Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team; and Is looking to build a long-term career in legal support. What's on offer? Ongoing training, mentorship and development; A strong and supportive legal support team; Collaborative and social team culture; Salary package up to $95,000 dependent on experience; and Hybrid working with 1 day WFH. If you're looking for a role where you'll be challenged, supported and given every opportunity to grow as a Legal Assistant, we'd love to hear from you. How to Apply For more information or a confidential discussion please click to reveal the contact details for Kathryn Allen at u&u kathryn.allen@uandu.com or via phone 0473 171 887 quoting reference number 46802. At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats to apply), or have a preferred method of communication, we encourage you to make a request via adjustments@uandu.com or contact u&u on 02 8245 7900 to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments. Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u’s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs. Please submit your resume in Word format only.